Siobhan Haughey wins gold at World Aquatics Championships

Hong Kong's star swimmer Siobhan Haughey snatched a gold medal in the Women's 200m Freestyle at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) Budapest 2024.

The 27-year-old Olympic silver medalist took the lead right from the start of the 200m Freestyle event, finishing at 1:50.62 -- an impressive 0.87 seconds ahead of Canadian swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey.

Claiming the bronze medal was Claire Weinstein from the United States, who completed the race in 1:51.62.

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Suk-pui congratulated Haughey on winning the gold at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships.

"Siobhan Bernadette Haughey once again triumphed in an international competition following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympic Games this year," Law said. "Not only did she display her extraordinary capabilities, but she also let Hong Kong athletes come into the world's spotlight."